Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Today our momma got a picture in the e-mail computer of our nephew, Cody, who is just one year-old. Time flies when youz havin' fun and Cody sure is one of those dogs that has been havin' fun. He pulls his little Golden Girl sister, Suzie, around by her collar just like she was a wet rag and mostly she is a wet rag when he's done playing wif her. He also likes ta play hide 'n seek wif his human momma and daddy...winter, summer, spring or fall, Cody is always ready up for a game of hide 'n seek.

The only time we've seen him a little bit intimidated was one day when he came here ta our house and he thought he'd skeer our Miss Camille Suzanne. Now this is a kitty-catty who thinks her cat litter doesn't smell, if you know what I mean. A couple of barks from Cody and Camille boxed his nose some good ones. Den he just sat down by his daddy all nice and pretty and was a good boy 'til it was time to go home. Miss Camille just sat there and cleaned her paws, now that the job was done. She has a gun-belt wif lots of notches on it, believe me!

Ours is a family with Goldens and German Shepherd Dogs. I don't know if the humans just copy each other or if we just happen to come around at the right time. Our momma and her son, Jeff, 'dopted the Goldens from our shelter because they really needed some good homes and boy, do all of us have good homes. The GSD's just popped up when the time was right and that was that, another dog to love and cuddle.

Wish we coulda' got a picture of Camille boppin' the snot outa Cody fur you ta see...that was funny☺fur us at least!

The kindest cut of all...

Before I go, I just want to remind all you pups and kitties to always have plenty of love for your humans even if they might be grumpy. Sometimes they get caught up in all sorts of things and take us for granted. That doesn't mean they don't love and need us. Also you humans, remember why you have us around. If you are feeling stressed out, pet us. It's been proven to lower your blood pressure. Also keep lots of treats handy. And for everyone, enjoy life. Always take time for walks, frisbee and CAR RIDES.

And one last thing for you humans. If you are considering adding another dog to your home, think about giving one of older dogs a chance. We don't chew up your shoes, pee inside (well, not unless we really can't help it) or need lots of training. Plus you will have a very loyal friend for the rest of our lives. ~Domi, the therapy dog, 1996-2009

This illustrated story is written about a little street cat in Asia for the benefit of all street cats. Once you've read, and been touched by this gentle tale of a little kitten in Asia, if you feel moved by the plight of these adorable animals, please follow the icons to the site where you can make a small donation. Remember, even a dollar makes a difference because many dollars add up.

Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the master's table." - Matt 15:27

I have a firm belief that each and every dog has been placed on earth as a gift from Heaven. Sadly, not all dogs have the opportunity to be as treasured as they deserve. The breadth of what dogs can do, and have done, for mankind is astounding - breathtaking. We owe them great debt and we owe God our resounding - THANK YOU! M.Sullivan

The House Dog's Grave
by Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962)
I've changed my ways a little; I cannot now
Run with you in the evenings along the shore,
Except in a kind of dream; and you,
If you dream a moment,
You see me there.
So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door
Where I used to scratch to go out or in,
And you'd soon open; leave on the kitchen floor
The marks of my drinking-pan.
I cannot lie by your fire as I used to do
On the warm stone,
Nor at the foot of your bed; no,
All the nights through I lie alone.
But your kind thought has laid me less than six feet
Outside your window where firelight so often plays,
And where you sit to read‚
And I fear often grieving for me‚
Every night your lamplight lies on my place.
You, man and woman, live so long, it is hard
To think of you ever dying.
A little dog would get tired, living so long.
I hope that when you are lying
Under the ground like me your lives will appear
As good and joyful as mine.
No, dears, that's too much hope:
You are not so well cared for as I have been.
And never have known the passionate undivided
Fidelities that I knew.
Your minds are perhaps too active, too many-sided...
But to me you were true.
You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.

"We can't solve problems by using the samekind of thinking we used when we created them."~Albert Einstein